On August 13, 2021, the Philadelphia Department of Health published a regulation amending its August 11, 2021 order that requires individuals to wear a face mask (with certain exceptions) in indoor settings and at certain large outdoor events in Philadelphia, unless a
Archives for August 20, 2021
Tougher E-Verify Enforcement
E-Verify is moving toward tougher enforcement, which can result in a temporary termination from participation in the E-Verify program.
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, E-Verify relaxed some of its standards regarding Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNCs). But, by November 2020, E-Verify stopped allowing extensions and began enforcing its usual timing requirements.
Employers
Update on Northern and Southern Border Travel Restrictions
In a tweet on August 20, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced that:
“To minimize the spread of COVID19, including the Delta variant, the United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel at our land and ferry crossing with Canada and Mexico through September 21, while continuing to ensure
Understaffed Employers Struggle with Vacation Demands
Cindy-Ann Thomas discusses the importance of time away from work for both employees and employers, even though employers are struggling to meet employees’ vacation requests.
SHRM Online
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The IMSS reports the creation of 116,543 new jobs in July
EEOC Extends Filing Deadline for EEO-1 Reports to October 25, 2021
On August 18, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the prior August 23, 2021, EEO-1 filing deadline for the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 reports has been moved to October 25, 2021. The EEOC cited the “continuing impact of the pandemic on business operations” as the justification
Employers May Face Lawsuits From Pro-Vaccine Workers, Too
Devjani Misha discusses workplace complaints over vaccines – specifically, vaccinated employees who say they don’t feel safe in a workplace where not everyone is vaccinated.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Tips for Conducting Virtual Jury Selections
Kelley Edwards and Jennifer Fischer write about the challenges and considerations involved in virtual jury selection.
American Bar Association
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Inclusion, Equity, & Diversity Update – SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule on Board Diversity
As companies focus on workforce inclusion, equity, and diversity (IE&D), they are under increasing pressure to assure that the membership of their boards reflects these values.
USCIS Ombudsman Annual Report Highlights Challenges, Including COVID-19 Pandemic
One of the themes of this year’s USCIS Ombudsman Annual Report is that the agency has been through “a year like no other.” USCIS faced “unprecedented challenges.” With the COVID-19 pandemic came temporary office closures, reduced capacity, and budget cuts. This led to previously unseen levels of backlogs and deepening
In the Crosshairs: U.S. Congress Again Takes Aim at Arbitration Agreements in Employment Context
In the U.S. Congress’ latest proposal to strike against arbitration, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott introduced the Restoring Justice for Workers Act. The proposed legislation seeks to put an end to pre-dispute arbitration clauses in the employment context. Significantly, a similar
Beltway Buzz, August 20, 2021
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
No Soup for You & Take Your Coffee to Go – Accommodations and the Key to NYC Pass
New York City recently implemented the Key to NYC Pass, which requires patrons and employees of certain indoor entertainment, recreation, dining, and fitness establishments to prove that they have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to enter the establishment. There is no “testing out” option, so
Pennsylvania Appeals Court Determines State’s Medical Marijuana Act Includes a Private Right of Action for Employees
In a case of first impression, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has determined that employees can sue their employers for claims under the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (MMA). Palmiter v. Commonwealth Health Sys., Inc., No. 398 MDA 2020, 2021 PA Super. 155 (Pa. Super. Ct. Aug. 5, 2021). This
These People Who Work From Home Have a Secret: They Have Two Jobs
Claire Deason weighs in on the issues and challenges when remote workers secretly juggle two jobs.
The Wall Street Journal
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